Politics Jan 03

In one of its first official acts, the House passed a series of bills Thursday to fund several federal departments that are closed because of a partial government shutdown, which is now in its 13th day. Under the plan,…

Politics Jan 03

The House will convene at noon today. Watch the event here.

Politics Jan 03

The Senate convened today. Watch senators being sworn in here.

Politics Jan 03

Shutdown aside, there are several other items on Democrats’ agenda. Here's what to expect as the new Congress convenes today.

Nation Dec 26

Felipe Gómez Alonzo’s death again raises questions about whether officials failed to notice vital signs of distress from a migrant child in government custody.

Politics Dec 21

Here’s why Mattis’ resignation has worried lawmakers and what it means for U.S. foreign policy going forward.

Nation Dec 20

Asylum seekers at the southwest border will now have to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed in U.S. immigration courts, a significant departure from decades of American immigration policy. Here's what we know about the change.

Politics Dec 20

Pelosi spoke from the U.S. Capitol today. Watch her remarks here.

Nation Dec 19

The government is expected to release 2,000 or so migrant children to designated sponsors in the coming days.

Politics Dec 19

The reports focus on the machinations of the Internet Research Agency, a well-funded organization within Russia’s propaganda wing that was indicted in February by special counsel Robert Mueller’s team for plotting to interfere with the 2016 U.S. presidential election.